Community Pillow Project at Manchester Public Library. The Library is participating in the statewide themed program of 'Build A Better World' for this year's summer reading events. In that spirit the library is sponsoring a community project creating no-sew heart pillows for donation to a local nursing home.

There will be two drop-in workshop sessions: Monday, July 17th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Mary Cheney (586 Main Street) and Wednesday, August 2nd, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Whiton Auditorium (100 North Main Street).

ALL AGES are welcome to participate in this collaborative good deed/feel-good program. All supplies will be provided.

Please call Reference and Adult Services at 860-645-0821 for more information.

Description:

Newcomers Meeting
The next Senior Center Newcomerâs meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the library. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, July 17th or Tuesday, July 18th by 12 noon. We look forward to your visit!
http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org/

Time:

2:00pm-4:00pm

Location:

Mary Cheney Library 586 Main St

Description:

Expressive Art Workshop for Adults with artist and educator Judith Bird. Monday, July 17, 2017, 2pm-4pm, Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040. Experiment with paint and collage materials to create a small piece of art. All materials will be provided. Through guided imagery and meditation participants will be able to relax and access inner awareness as a means of creative self-expression. No artistic ability is necessary. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this free event. Call Reference and Adult Services at 860-645-0821 to sign-up. Presented by the Library's Adult Summer Reading Program. http://library.townofmanchester.org

Time:

6:30pm

Location:

Manchester Commmunity College, 63 Bidwell St., Manchester

Description:

KIDSVILLE KUCKOO REVUE
Sponsored by Shady Glen, Inc.

This show runs 6:30-8pm, at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the grounds of Manchester Community College. Admission is free, but donations are welcome, as are volunteers.

OUTSIDE Weather Permitting. Please check the web site or call 860-432-7728 after 5:00 p.m. if the weather looks threatening.

Schedules for our 40TH Season summer concert series are available online.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

Don Willis Hall, 18 Main St., Manchester

Description:

The following is a list of the regular monthly meetings to be held by the Board of Directors of the Eighth Utilities District. All meetings will be held at the Don Willis Hall and are scheduled to begin at 7:00.

Scheduled Meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission
February 2017 through January 2018

The following is a schedule of meetings to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Meetings take place on Mondays unless otherwise noted, and will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut. At combined Public Hearing and Business meetings, the Public Hearing portion will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.

MEETING DATES

February 1, 2017 (Wednesday)
February 13, 2017
March 6, 2017
March 20, 2017
April 3, 2017
April 17, 2017
May 1, 2017
May 15, 2017 (cancelled)
June 5, 2017
June 19, 2017
July 5, 2017 (Wednesday)
July 17, 2017
August 14, 2017
September 6, 2017 (Wednesday)
September 18, 2017
October 2, 2017
October 16, 2017
November 6, 2017
November 20, 2017
December 11, 2017
January 3, 2018 (Wednesday)
January 17, 2018 (Wednesday)

To view public hearing notices, agendas, actions and minutes click here:
http://planning1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/boards-and-commissions/planning-zoning-commission-inland-wetlands-agency-aquifer-protection-agency/
(Please note: Public Hearing notices are available 11 days before meeting dates and agendas 48 hours before meeting dates).

Location:

151 Sheldon Rd

Description:

Tuesday nights in July
MARC's Summer Concert Series
Presented by Pratt & Whitney!

We are also collecting children's books to donate to children's hospitals! We will be collecting them at the concerts, so please bring your new or gently used books!

Further questions call: 860-375-5784

Please no smoking and no pets allowed

Location:

Refer to list.

Description:

Help Us Help You!

Manchester residents and visitors have long enjoyed the benefits of robust and high-quality emergency services. Annually, there are over 12,000 calls for fire, rescue and emergency medical services in Manchester. As the community continues to grow and evolve the emergency service needs of Manchester are changing. Manchester has launched a community-wide strategic analysis and planning process to review the present and future needs for the delivery of fire, rescue and emergency medical services.

Tell Us What You Think!

Please join us at one of our public forums to tell us what you think about how Fire and Emergency Medical Services are provided in Manchester now and in the future.

Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at the website below.

Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767)

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

TOWN OF MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTICE
REGULAR MEETING CANCELLATION
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The second meeting of the month of July 2017 of the Board of Directors has been cancelled.

Time:

10:00am

Location:

Greene Moving and Storage, 185 Adams St., Manchester

Description:

In accordance with Section 47a â 42c of the Connecticut General Statutes, property obtained by the Town of Manchester through evictions shall be auctioned.

The auction will be held at the Townâs storage facility at Greene Moving and Storage.

Time:

11:00am

Location:

Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike

Description:

Newcomers Meeting
The next Senior Center Newcomerâs meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the library. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, July 17th or Tuesday, July 18th by 12 noon. We look forward to your visit!
http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org/

Time:

1:00pm-6:00pm

Location:

Manchester Manor, 385 West Center St., Manchester

Description:

Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at the website below.

Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767)

Time:

1:00pm-1:30pm

Location:

New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge Street, Manchester

Description:

There is a mobile food share at New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge Street, Manchester, every other Wednesday from 1:00 - 1:30pm. This program provides primarily fresh fruits and vegetables to individuals & families in need.

For more information, call New River Church at 860-648-2970 or Foodshare at 860-286-9999. Please bring your own bags.

Time:

1:30pm-6:30pm

Location:

Salvation Army Citadel, 661 Main St., Manchester

Description:

Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at the website below.

Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767)

Time:

2:30pm

Location:

Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester

Description:

Horizon Wings â at the Mary Cheney Library. The Birds of Prey program with Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education will feature four raptors, including an eagle. Learn their individual stories, as well as behaviors and characteristics they share.

For children ages 6 and up. Call 860-645-0577 for more information.

Time:

5:00pm-8:00pm

Location:

153 & 160 Spruce St.

Description:

Market Nights are coming to Manchester! The Spruce Street Market will run every Wednesday evening, June 21 â October 4, 5:00 â 8:00 pm at 153 & 160 Spruce Street. Every market night will feature live music, open gallery hours, and the opportunity to support local farmers and artisans. Call the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089 for more information.

More information and vendor registration form at https://manchesterct.seamlessdocs.com/f/SpruceStreetMarketApplication or register in person at the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street.

Time:

6:30pm

Location:

Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpke, Manchester

Description:

Green Manor Block Watches are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center on East Middle Turnpike.

We welcome new members to join our current members to learn about their respective neighborhoods in town. For more info, contact Officer Hughes, Community Relations, 860-645-5500, hughesm@manchesterct.gov

Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the grounds of Manchester Community College. Admission is free, but donations are welcome, as are volunteers.

OUTSIDE Weather Permitting. Please check the web site or call 860-432-7728 after 5:00 p.m. if the weather looks threatening.

Schedules for our 40TH Season summer concert series are available online.

Description:

The June 15, 2017 meeting of the Advisory Recreation & Park Commission has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.

The meetings of July 20, 2017 and August 17,2017 are cancelled for summer break. Meetings will resume on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Center Springs Park on 39 Lodge Dr. at 6pm.

Location:

Refer to list.

Description:

Help Us Help You!

Manchester residents and visitors have long enjoyed the benefits of robust and high-quality emergency services. Annually, there are over 12,000 calls for fire, rescue and emergency medical services in Manchester. As the community continues to grow and evolve the emergency service needs of Manchester are changing. Manchester has launched a community-wide strategic analysis and planning process to review the present and future needs for the delivery of fire, rescue and emergency medical services.

Tell Us What You Think!

Please join us at one of our public forums to tell us what you think about how Fire and Emergency Medical Services are provided in Manchester now and in the future.

The following is a list of scheduled meetings to be held by the Redevelopment Agency of Manchester, Connecticut. The meetings will be held in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room All meetings will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at the website below.

Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767)

Time:

6:00pm-8:00pm

Location:

Grounds of Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main Street, Manchester

Description:

The Beller's Music Summer Concert Series, Concerts in Center Park, kicks off on Thursday, July 20, with the return of the popular group The Manchesters. This four-man group of Manchester natives comprising members of Silverado and the former Quiet Ones, keeps you clapping, toe tapping, laughing, and singing along to your favorite vintage rock songs. This family-friendly concert is from 6:00-8:00 pm.

From mid-July to mid-August, the free concerts sponsored by the DuBaldo family's Beller's Music are in Center Memorial Park, on the shady grounds of Mary Cheney Library. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, some friends and your picnic dinner, or enjoy take-out from any of the Downtown restaurants.

Rain location: MCC on Main, 903 Main Street.
The decision to move will be made at 4:00p.m.
For information, call 860-649.2036

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

Hampton Inn and Suites, 1432 Pleasant Valley Rd., Manchester

Description:

The Compassionate Friends will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. We extend a special warm welcome to you. We know that it takes courage to come to your first meeting, and invite you to bring a friend or relative. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to welcome new members.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

20 Hartford Road, Manchester

Description:

The Board of Directors generally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 20 Hartford Road, our office, located in the mansion at the corner of Main Street and Hartford Road (upstairs from Chamber of Commerce).

The public is invited to attend board meetings.
Please contact Membership Chair Terry Parla
at 860-643-1823 to confirm the time and location of meeting.

Time:

7:00pm-8:30pm

Location:

Center Congregational Church, 11 Center Street, Manchester

Description:

This group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. It is open to families and friends of people with mental illness and focuses on sharing experiences and information. It is facilitated by volunteer NAMI of Manchester members who have been trained in support group facilitation. All family members are welcome.